Vintage
Filigree Pendant

About This Design

Time: Approximately 15-30 minutes

Level of Difficulty: Beginner - All Levels

Cost: Varies, depending on materials selected.
Approximately $15-20 as shown.

The vintage look is still going strong! I wanted to take
advantage of a great vintage- looking brass finding to make this vintage
filigree pendant. I simply attached the finding to ribbon,
attached a lemon quartz drop bead as an accent, and attached a clasp and
in just minutes I had a fantastic piece of vintage-look jewelry!
You can make your own pendant by re-using a real vintage or antique
finding, repurposed into a new design, or there are many vintage looking
findings available for sale in bead stores and on-line.

Want to make this necklace, or a variation of it for yourself?
Let's get started!

Step 1

Gather Supplies

1 or more strands of ribbon. I used light green and olive
green ribbon

1 large vintage or vintage-look filigree finding - I used a
brass vintage-look filigree component but you can use any filigree
component you like. Note - I found my filigree finding
at Picasso Beads bead store, but you can also purchase this
finding at www.Vintaj.com, or
you can find a great selection of filigree and vintage look findings
online. Vintage
Filigree Findings on eBay

1 accent bead to use as a drop. I used a faceted lemon
quartz bead. Swarovski crystals are also a good choice.

1 head pin

2 tab or crimp cord ends for attaching the ribbon. I used tab style
fold-over crimp cord ends but any style that can pinch the ribbon
tightly will
work. You can also use clamshell bead tips as long as you can feed
your ribbon through the holes. Cord
Ends for Sale on eBay

1 Clasp of choice. I used a few inches of bulk chain and a
brass lobster claw clasp

Step 3

Attach the ribbon to pendant and attach the ribbon cord ends

Cut the ribbon to desired length. I used two pieces of ribbon, 15 inches long (38 cm) so it would be a choker
length.

Slide the filigree pendant onto the ribbon and tie a simple overhand
or square knot to secure it in the center. Insert ribbon ends into
cord ends. NOTE - I started trying to make this design using
clamshell bead tips, but I had too much trouble trying to feed two
ribbons through the tiny holes. So, I switched to the fold-over
crimp ends instead. If
you need help learning how to work with ribbon, follow these
instructions. Pinch the tab cord ends closed
using your flat or chain nose pliers so it holds the ribbon tightly. Follow the instructions below for how to attach cord ends
for the type of cord ends you have selected.